Abstract: The invention relates to a layered structure (1) with semiconducting materials on a support layer (3) comprising at least one planar semiconducting layer (6) and several electrodes, in particular a first (4) and second (5) one. The semiconducting layer (6) has a top (8) and bottom (7) flat face extending essentially parallel and spaced apart from one another by the height of the layer (10). The semiconducting layer (6) is also applied by the bottom flat face (7) to a flat face of the support layer (2) and the two electrodes are connected to the semiconducting layer in an electrically conducting manner. The at least two electrodes are applied by means of a structuring process and are disposed on two oppositely lying faces of the semiconducting layer and/or in planes at least approximately parallel between the two faces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting vital signs comprising a sensor (2) and a power supply module (3), which sensor (2) has at least one detection means (5, 6, 7, 8) configured to detect a vital sign from the group comprising oxygen content of the blood, body temperature, skin moisture, conductivity of the skin, pulse, and a first (10) communication module, and the power supply module (3) has a second communication module (20) and a power source (21), and a wireless communication link (4) exists between the first (10) and second communication module (20), and the sensor (2) is provided in the form of an elastically deformable, rebounding thin-film sensor, and the communication link (4) is configured for transmitting power and measured values or measurement data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security device (1) comprising at least one authentication device (17) and a locking device (18), which authentication device (17) comprises at least one sensor (2) and an evaluation and comparison module (10), and a communication link (21) exists between the locking device (18) and the authentication device (17), and the sensor (2) is provided in the form of a thin-film sensor for detecting biometric data or spectral properties of the skin and layers of tissue lying underneath, and the communication link (21) is designed to effect a secure, wireless transmission of a unique user code determined by the authentication device (17) and is limited in terms of its operating range to a close-up range, in particular less than 50 cm, and the locking device (18) is deactivated if the user code matches an identification code assigned to the locking device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security device (1) comprising at least one authentication device (17) and a locking device (18), which authentication device (17) comprises at least one sensor (2) and an evaluation and comparison module (10), and a communication link (21) exists between the locking device (18) and the authentication device (17), and the sensor (2) is provided in the form of a thin-film sensor for detecting biometric data or spectral properties of the skin and layers of tissue lying underneath, and the communication link (21) is designed to effect a secure, wireless transmission of a unique user code determined by the authentication device (17) and is limited in terms of its operating range to a close-up range, in particular less than 50 cm, and the locking device (18) is deactivated if the user code matches an identification code assigned to the locking device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting vital signs comprising a sensor (2) and a power supply module (3), which sensor (2) has at least one detection means (5, 6, 7, 8) configured to detect a vital sign from the group comprising oxygen content of the blood, body temperature, skin moisture, conductivity of the skin, pulse, and a first (10) communication module, and the power supply module (3) has a second communication module (20) and a power source (21), and a wireless communication link (4) exists between the first (10) and second communication module (20), and the sensor (2) is provided in the form of an elastically deformable, rebounding thin-film sensor, and the communication link (4) is configured for transmitting power and measured values or measurement data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a layered structure (1) with semiconducting materials on a support layer (3) comprising at least one planar semiconducting layer (6) and several electrodes, in particular a first (4) and second (5) one. The semiconducting layer (6) has a top (8) and bottom (7) flat face extending essentially parallel and spaced apart from one another by the height of the layer (10). The semiconducting layer (6) is also applied by the bottom flat face (7) to a flat face of the support layer (2) and the two electrodes are connected to the semiconducting layer in an electrically conducting manner The at least two electrodes are applied by means of a structuring process and are disposed on two oppositely lying faces of the semiconducting layer and/or in planes at least approximately parallel between the two faces.

Abstract: Described is a fingerprinting device with a translucent top layer (8) which forms a finger rest and between which and a light-emitting layer (9) a layer (1) of light-sensitive elements is provided in a matrix arrangement, and with an evaluation circuit (7) connected to the light-sensitive elements. In order to provide advantageous design conditions, it is proposed that the layer (1) of light-sensitive elements have a translucent, photoactive layer (2) based on organic semiconductors between two translucent electrode layers (3, 4) consisting of intersecting strip conductors (5, 6).

Abstract: Described is a fingerprinting device (1) with a translucent top layer (7) which forms a finger rest and on the side of which that is remote from the finger rest a layer, connected to an evaluation circuit (10), of light-sensitive elements (9) in a matrix arrangement and light-emitting elements (8) are provided. In order to provide advantageous design conditions, it is proposed that on the side of the top layer (7) that is remote from the finger rest there be arranged a photoactive layer (2) based on organic semiconductors between two electrode layers (3, 4) consisting of intersecting strip conductors (5, 6), of which the strip conductors (5) between the photoactive layer (2) and the top layer (7) are translucent, and that the photoactive layer (2) form the light-sensitive and the light-emitting elements (8, 9) in the region of intersection of the strip conductors (5, 6) of the two electrode layers (3, 4).

Abstract: A method of casting has a mold assembled on a base plate. The finished mold is rotated by approximately 180° around a horizontal rotational axis. A casting container with an upwardly positioned aperture end, removed from the mold, is filled with melt for one casting operation. The casting container is sealingly coupled by the aperture end to the ingate end of the mold. The mold, together with its contacting casting container, is rotated by approximately 180° around a horizontal axis. Accordingly, the melt reaches the mold, and the casting container is removed from the coupled position away from the mold.

Abstract: A method of casting has a mold assembled on a base plate. The finished mold is rotated by approximately 180° around a horizontal rotational axis. A casting container with an upwardly positioned aperture end, removed from the mold, is filled with melt for one casting operation. The casting container is sealingly coupled by the aperture end to the ingate end of the mold. The mold, together with its contacting casting container, is rotated by approximately 180° around a horizontal axis. Accordingly, the melt reaches the mold, and the casting container is removed from the coupled position away from the mold.

Abstract: A coating agent with a viscosity of 100-1000 mPa.s, measured by rotational viscometry at 70.degree. C. and a shear rate of 235 s.sup.-1, containing45-85 wt % of one or more polyesters, that have a branched structure and are essentially free from aromatic structural units, with a number-average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of 350-3000 and a polydispersity of less than 3.5,10-40 wt % of one or more cross-linkers based on aminoplastic resins and/or blocked di- and/or polyisocyanates,0-20 wt % of one or more reactive diluents, and 0-10 wt % of one or more organic solvents.They are particularly suitable as hot-sprayable clear coats for multicoat lacquer finishes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexibly mountable storage system, comprising: at least one supporting part in which a mounting opening is provided at predetermined locations; at least one flat bracket adapted to be mounted in a mounting opening, said bracket comprising at least a first bracket portion, which serves to support an object to be mounted relatively to the supporting part; a second bracket portion, which in the operative position is arranged on the side of the supporting part that is away from the object; and a connecting portion, which connects the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion to each other.

Abstract: An ironing roller adapted for use in a heated trough mangle comprising a hollow cylindrical drum having a plurality of perforations therethrough thereby forming a generally screen-type perforated shell, a gas permeable padding layer formed of intrinsic elastic material, the padding layer being defined by a plurality of strips of material connected together in end-to-end and wrapped helically about the shell, the elastic material being thermally resistant resiliant silicon rubber having a Shore hardness generally within the range of 50 to 75, but preferably 55 to 65, a mesh-like inlay within the strips, a fabric cover covering an exterior generally cylindrical surface of the padding layer, the exterior cylindrical surface being roughened, the strips having a plurality of through holes distributed along the lengths thereof, the strips having under surfaces engaging the perforated shell with a plurality of channel-like grooves therein interconnecting the through holes, the strips having stepped ends each definin